Shabbat Morning Youth Groups - Shabbat morning youth groups are canceled this week as many of our groups leaders and families are out of town. Babysitting will remain available for the youngest children.
Tots (ages 18M - 3 years): Babysitting available beginning at 9:15am in the Tots Room. Tot Shabbat will begin at 11:00am. Parent participation is encouraged for this family program, but babysitting will remain available and ongoing until the end of services.
Shabbat Club (Prek4 - Kindergarten): canceled this week. J-Minyan (1st - 5th grade): canceled this week.
Kiddush this week is sponsored by Ohev Sholom. Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Kiddush? Emailalejandra@ohevdc.orgto find out more. Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Ohev Sholom. Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Seudah Shlishit? Email alejandra@ohevdc.org to find out more.
EVENTS!
Ohev Sholom welcomes Rabbanit Yael Shimoni Monday, January 1st, 2024 at 8:00pm Please join us for a "Talmud Torah: The Next Generation" talk. More info here!
Ohev Sholom Youth Floor Hockey Looking for an activity for your kids on Saturday evening after Shabbat? Register them for a fun time playing floor hockey at Ohev in the social hall. Register here!
Board Meeting Please note that our next open Board meeting will be Tuesday evening January 23rd. More information to come.
STANDING WITH ISRAEL
Mental Health Resources - We know that all of us have been grieving, angry, sad, and shocked as we grapple with the situation unfolding in Israel. Some of you may be struggling to keep yourself calm as you also try to calm family members and loved ones. Click herefor a list of mental health resources that may be useful in these trying times.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Israeli artist selling prints - Yoni Zohar is a critically acclaimed Israeli artist. He has been in America with his family since the start of the Shimini Atzeret War. He is looking to sell prints of his artwork to help support his family until they can all return to Israel. Ohev is helping by serving as a local delivery option for any artwork you order from the website. It’s just like Sunflower, but for art. Pickup from Rabbi Wolkenfeld at any weekday tefilah or from the office during hours when the office is open. Website is here: https://www.yonizohar.com/prints
Yad Yehuda Community Bring some extra warmth to the Capital Kosher Pantry by donating to our Cold Weather Food Drive! We'd greatly appreciate donations of: - Soups: boxed, sleeves, cups or cans - Soup croutons - Hot cocoa (dairy & pareve), coffee and tea - Olive oil & potato latke mix And more! Full information here.
LEARNING AT OHEV
Parsha Lunch & Learn at Ohev (and on Zoom) at 12:30pm class will take place on Mondays:
February 7: Beyond ‘Land for Peace’: Towards a Contemporary Theology of Peace (Rabbi David Wolkenfeld)
Who are We and Where Do We Come From: A History of Modern Orthodoxy (Rabbi David Wolkenfeld)
February 14: Mechitzah and the Birth of American Jewish Denominations (1940 - 1960)
February 21: Jewish Day Schools and the Decline of Non-Observant Orthodoxy (1960 - 1980)
February 28: New Possibilities in a Postmodern Age (1980 - 2020)
Women and Mitzvot for Men & Women (Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld)
March 6: Kiddush
March 13: Keriat HaTorah
March 20: Megilat Esther
March 27: Kaddish
Nations and Nationalism (Rabbi David Wolkenfeld)
April 3: Non Jews in a Jewish State
April 10: Jews in a non- Jewish State
Technology & Jewish Ethics (Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld)
May 1: Old Wine, New Jugs: Ancient Text and Modern Media
May 8: Stealing Consciousness: Geneivat Da’at and Social Media
May 15: Privacy in the Age of Social Media: Hezek Re'iyah and Modern Life
Sunday Night Series on Jewish Sexual Ethics with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld: February 4th & 11th at 8pm. This series will examine classical and contemporary Jewish texts which speak about sexuality and intimacy and will explore the implications of these laws and stories for constructing an authentic Jewish attitude towards sexual relations. The class is open to women of all ages, regardless of marital status. More info here!
The Relevance of Rest: Shabbat in the Modern World with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld Shabbat Afternoon Shiur for Women We will deepen our understanding and appreciation for Shabbat, exploring the positive mitzvot, the liturgy, and the ways in which Shabbat practice evolves as technology progresses. More info here!
January 27, 3:45pm: What Happens if You Don’t Rest?
February 3, 3:50pm: Rejoicing & the Shabbat Amidah
February 10, 4:00pm: Sneakers or Heels? Kavod Shabbat for the Real World
February 17, 4:10pm: Party Like it’s the Seventh Day: Oneg Shabbat in our Homes
February 24, 4:15pm: Shabbat in a World of Automation
Lekach v’Limmud:The Ohev Sholom Torah WhatsApp Group This WhatsApp group is a learning opportunity designed to fit your busy lifestyle. To receive brief audio Divrei Torah from Rabbi & Rabbanit Wolkenfeld three times a week, sign up here:https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0jfWFOwZjhGURx7PaqMLt
Women's Megillat Esther Layning Learning Group with Maharat Intern Kate Rozansky Over the last two years, as I’ve participated in and recruited women to layn Megillat Esther at Ohev, I’ve heard many people say: "I’d love to learn, but I don’t know how!"
This year, I’m creating a space for the women of Ohev to either learn to layn (part of) Megillat Esther and/or to expand their repertoire of what they already know. This group will be mostly asynchronous, with regular Whastapp checkins, but with some in-person meetups (including - if there is demand - one in late December to kickstart things!).
Thursday - Doris Margolis for paternal grandmother Ida Cohen Rosenberg - Kate Rozansky for Mother Melissa Caplan Havard - Nancy Switkes for father Joseph Nordau Switkes
Shabbat Katie Schenk for father Laurie Schenk
Sunday Ben Wildavsky for mother Carol Wildavsky
Monday - Doris Margolis for husband Lawrence Margolis - Franklin Rubinstein for father Michael Rubinstein
Like many communities, we rely on volunteers to help make Ohev such a vibrant shul. Please consider getting involved by joining (or helping to lead) one of our committees. Whether you have several hours a week or even a few hours a month, there is an opportunity for you to volunteer and help make a difference in our community. More info here!
Chesed Committee: Lend a hand - As we try to regroup after the past few weeks, we can use this time to make ourselves available to support each other by being there for each other. For those who may be available to help out members in need of short term assistance please fill out this form.
CONTACT US
Rabbi David Wolkenfeld Rabbi.wolkenfeld@ohevdc.org (202) 882-7225, ext. 104 To schedule a phone call or in-person time with Rabbi Wolkenfeld, please reach out directly or visit calendly.com
